Cayin 860: upgrade or side move?

brianle
brianle Posts: 572
edited November 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
Do you guys think the Cayin 860 will be an upgrade or side move for me. I'm currently using the Unison Research S6 integrated amp to power the Usher MD 2.

http://en.unisonresearch.com/2815/s6-new/

http://www.cayinusa.com/Product_Name.asp?Category=26:48:29

Thanks!
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited November 2012
    Ayon
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2012
    Balanced VK-55
    Jake
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited November 2012
    Specs alone.... it looks like the Cayin. But what will you use as a Preamp ?
    Home Theatre.............

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    2 Channel.............................

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  • brianle
    brianle Posts: 572
    edited November 2012
    larry777 wrote: »
    Specs alone.... it looks like the Cayin. But what will you use as a Preamp ?

    I'm thinking a used Audio Research LS-15 but not sure yet
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  • harley52
    harley52 Posts: 4
    edited November 2012
    The Cayin would only be a lateral move or worse. The Unison stuff is pretty good if your talking about sound quality. Numbers will never tell anyone how it sounds.
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  • brianle
    brianle Posts: 572
    edited November 2012
    harley52 wrote: »
    The Cayin would only be a lateral move or worse. The Unison stuff is pretty good if your talking about sound quality. Numbers will never tell anyone how it sounds.

    Thanks harley52!
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